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ZAMBOANGA CITY, December 4, 2024 — A joint operation conducted by the Zamboanga City Maritime Police Station (ZC MARPSTA), Human Resource Management Unit (HRMU) 9, and INTERPOL successfully apprehended an…
A representative from the Regional Project Coordination Office 9 (RPCO 9) actively took part in the “Advanced Seaweed Value Chain” program, an initiative organized by the World Bank’s AquaInvest Platform.…
Piñan, Zamboanga del Norte — December 2, 2024 A high-value drug suspect was arrested during a buy-bust operation conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Zamboanga del Norte Provincial…
Zamboanga City, Philippines – In a celebration of transformative leadership and a commitment to fostering sustainable peace, the Peaceweaver Awards 2024 was held on December 1, 2024, at the Grand…
Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay — In a decisive operation against smuggling, the Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Police Office (ZSBPPO), in coordination with multiple law enforcement units and the Bureau of Customs (Pagadian…
DIPOLOG CITY—Fifty Olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) sea turtle hatchlings were released into the sea at Dipolog Boulevard at approximately 6:00 a.m. on December 2, 2024. This marks the first release…
QUEZON CITY—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region IX has proudly announced the designation of the Sibugay Wetland Nature Reserve (SWNR) as a Wetland of International Importance under…
In a significant stride toward inclusivity, Zamboanga City was honored as one of the Local Government Units for Equality during the #LGUs4Equality Forum and Recognition Night at the PANTAY Summit…
ZAMBOANGA CITY—A remarkable discovery has once again brought attention to the rich biodiversity of Pasonanca Natural Park, a protected area recently recognized as an ASEAN Heritage Park. During a routine…
Sergio Osmeña, Zamboanga del Norte – A juvenile Crested Serpent Eagle (Spilornis cheela) was released back into the wild on November 21 at Mt. Sinai, Sergio Osmeña, through the efforts…